Peacemaking and Provocative

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Peacemaking adjective - Tending to lessen or avoid conflict or hostility.

Usage example: efforts at peacemaking overtures in the region have largely been ignored by both warring parties

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Provocative is an antonym for peacemaking.

Provocative adjective - Serving or likely to arouse a strong reaction.

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Peacemaking is an antonym for provocative.

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